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Hi All -
I really need your thoughts.
In July 2012 my company was acquired and I was mapped to a position outside of my team that was not the best fit but it work for the moment. In August 2013, I was approached by another manager who I work with doing the acquisition about a position she thought was a good fit. Originally, I seek a position in the referring manager team but she did not have the headcount approved to bring me on at that time. So I interviewed and landed the the position she proposed. Now six months later, I am not sure if this position is the best fit. The job does not show a clear path for career growth, the manager and I relationship is defensive, and I feel like I took a step back in my career.
Last week, I was approached again from the referring manager stating headcount is now available and she wants me to pursue an opportunity on her team. The problem is I been in my current position for less than a year and it requires my current manager approval to accept the offer.
Today, my working relationship with my manager is shaky. I don't know if she would take it personal, retaliate and say no and treat me unfairly, or feel like she can fix the problem to keep me.
Regardless of the outcome, I must have this conversation and I don't know how to approach it without becoming defensive. My boss is very confrontational, an over achiever, and could be vindictive....
HELP!
Thank You!
What's your manager like?
If your manager is good and thinks about the organisation above their team and you would be a better fit in the other team, they'll wish you well and organise a send off. That being said, not every manager thinks like that..........
Obviously you don't want to burn your bridges but if you're not happy in your current role, if not this opportunity then its likely to be another. The only concern you may have is multiple short term jobs but as long as you have a rationale for them in future interviews you should be OK. Make sure you are certain about this one though.
At least the organisation gets to keep you!
I had a similar situation. I
I had a similar situation. I thought about it from my bosses point of view - thought about what his concers would be and how I can address them. I said I wanted to discuss my carear options with him and when the time was suitable I laud it out. I've been approached for another role which I'd like to do but the timing is not ideal. I've considered A, B and C as the barriers to this and here is what I can do to offset them.
Sadly he can't afford to lose me at the moment but we discussed how with the risk mitigations I offered that situation could change over the next few months.
Mike
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